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Sheesh. Talk about a major blow to the Central Michigan offense. Chippewas coach Dan Enos said after the game that he's not sure how long the pair will be out: “I don’t want to speculate right now. I don’t know how long they will be out, but they will be out for a significant period of time.” While Kater beat out Alex Niznak for the quarterback job out of camp, the junior wasn't especially established coming into the season, so his absence could potentially be worked around. But losing Tipton is brutal. There's no way to reasonably expect Central Michigan to replace the nearly 1,500 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns Tipton produced in his breakout season last year. The team's upcoming schedule doesn't help either — New Hampshire (no pushover), UNLV, Toledo and NC State. It remains to be seen if either player can return for the Chippewas' Nov. 23 matchup with UMass, but I wouldn't count on it right now.

- Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made it look easy in the Cardinals' 49-7 victory over Ohio Sunday. (The Courier-Journal)

There's a reason that Bridgewater is going to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft (yes, ahead of Jadeveon Clowney), and it was on full display against the Bobcats Sunday. Ohio was picked by the media to win the MAC East this season and make another bowl game, but the Cardinals made them look like chopped liver. Bridgewater finished with video game numbers — 355 yards, five touchdowns and an interception on 23-of-28 passing — and said after the game that “It’s going to be a long season for a lot of secondaries.” Yep. Ohio should rebound against North Texas this week.